The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) broadcasted a live coverage of the path of totality, where the total solar eclipse was visible over North America at noon on Monday. The broadcast started at 11 am on NASA’s YouTube channel from Mazatlán, Mexico, where the total darkness caused surprise and awe among spectators witnessing the astronomical phenomenon.
The eclipse was also visible in several Mexican cities before moving on to a strip of the United States. During the broadcast, which lasted just over three hours, scientific disseminators, specialists, astronauts, and even figures from cinema and sports shared their knowledge about this celestial event. Children also participated by asking questions to the participants.
The total eclipse was visible in various cities in the US and Canada, with the path ending in Maine but also touching places in Western Canada. Experts reported ongoing studies on radio communication and solar interference related to the eclipse. NASA also shared insights from a Navajo astronomer about his people’s knowledge of solar events.
During the peak of the eclipse, three main aspects were observed: the Diamond ring, the solar corona, and small luminous excrescences beyond the lunar edges. Scientists mentioned that experiments related to the impact of gravity on Earth’s climate and atmosphere, as well as on satellites and Mars-bound devices, were being conducted. The Sun’s cycles were also discussed along with experiments on gravity waves and their impact on climate and navigation systems.
The broadcast ended with an image from the International Space Station showing the shadow of the cosmic event over the US and Canada. The coverage attracted more than 10 million views online, highlighting both its scientific significance as well as its emotional impact for viewers around
